'Tight budgets mean every penny counts for charities, argues reader' - Your Letters and a nostalgic Christmas scene from the archive
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Opinions Archive
Talking Point with Vicky Turrell: 'I remember when our village church door was always unlocked'
The magic of panto: Robin Hood at the Birmingham Hippodrome 'five stars!' - review
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'Rising costs and poor service blamed for falling bus use, says reader' - Your Letters and a 1979 festive flashback of five bulldog puppies in stockings
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Mark Andrews: Joey Barton is the tip of a poisonous iceberg that is contaminating social media
Dan Morris: Real heroes are all about the bacon
'From Farage to fortune - a reader’s bold forecast for 2026' - Your Letters plus a well earned cuppa for Les in a 1964 picture from the archive
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Christmas whisky warning: Toby Neal's festive tale of drinking responsibly and the classic Wolverhampton humour of the multi-talented Roger Squires
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'Charity highlights free support services for those struggling at Christmas' - Your Letters plus a festive flashback to 1966 in a picture from the archive
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Legendary columnist Peter Rhodes writes his last words for the Star, after 40 years of keeping readers informed and entertained. Here are his reasons why
Political opinion: MP backs Labour's plan to deliver better buses across Halesowen
Talking Point with Vicky Turrell: 'A shining tree appeared'
'Monroe Doctrine echoes in Trump’s approach to Europe, says reader' - Your Letters plus a Bridgnorth family’s festive table in a 1944 picture from the archive
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10,000 deaths in 10 years prompts calls for rural road driving awareness course
Political opinion: Alex Ballinger MP celebrates launch of Labour’s Men’s Health Strategy
Talking Point with Vicky Turrell: 'Is this the price you expected to pay?'
'Government failing NHS as hospitals face winter crisis' - Your Letters and Albrighton FC lift the Wellington League first division trophy in a 1963 picture from the archive
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Scientist Gemma urges people to become magistrates this International Volunteer Day
Opinion: Autumn Budget tax hikes lead to warnings from legal expert
Political opinion: Alex Ballinger welcomes Winter of Action to tackle town-centre crime in Halesowen
'Hard work, not handouts, helped us build a life' - Your Letters and miners at Highley Colliery in the 1960s in a picture from the archive
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Financial forecast folly and vindication for Michael Gove: Toby Neal on politics
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Dan Morris: Back in class
